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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.74, 7,320.54 and 2,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.74, 7,320.54 and 2,946.88 is: 4,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.74 : 7,320.54 = 2,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.74/7,320.54 = 2,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.74x = 7,320.54 × 2,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.74x = 21,572,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,572,701.58/5,304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.69

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